Name: Battle of the Worlds
Director: Antonio Margheriti
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror, Sci-Fi
Released: 1961-01-01
Duration: PT1h 24mM
Rating: 4.3
Cast: Claude Rains, Bill Carter, Maya Brent, Umberto Orsini, Jacqueline Derval

Question 1

What is Battle of the Worlds (1961) about?

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A stray planet on a collision course with Earth instead takes orbit around our blue marble. What seems like a dead planet suddenly launches a fleet of flying saucers which attack our space fleets.

Question 2

Who stars in Battle of the Worlds?

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Battle of the Worlds stars Claude Rains (Professor Benson), Bill Carter (Cmdr. Robert Cole), Maya Brent (Eve Barnett), Umberto Orsini (Dr. Fred Steele), Jacqueline Derval (Mrs. Collins). The film was directed by Antonio Margheriti.

Question 3

How long is Battle of the Worlds?

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Battle of the Worlds has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1961. It is rated Approved.

Question 4

Is Battle of the Worlds worth watching?

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Battle of the Worlds holds an IMDb rating of 4.3/10. Fans of Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Question 5

Where can I watch Battle of the Worlds?

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Streaming availability for Battle of the Worlds changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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